Official Site of The State of New Jersey

Agriculture is the second largest land use in the Highlands behind residential. The region contains some of the best soils, not only in New Jersey, but in the world. Agriculture is also a defining characteristic for much of the region and an essential economic driver. Accordingly, fostering a thriving agricultural industry in the region is a high priority for the Highlands Council.

The Highlands Act acknowledged that the agricultural lands of the Highlands region are important resources for the entire state, and that the agricultural industry in the Highlands is a vital component of the economy, welfare, and cultural landscape of New Jersey. For this reason, the Act emphasized the importance of protections for the farming industry. The New Jersey Department of Agriculture provides abundant resources and guidance regarding these protections.

NJ Department of Agriculture – The Highlands Act and Agriculture

Application for Agricultural Development in the Highlands (pdf)